2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Audi A6
To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 455 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2007 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Five Hundred | A6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
